One of my favorite parts of this sale was when I told Kat, “You’re coming with me — we’re going to door knock the neighborhood!” Why? Because Kat is basically the unofficial mayor of St. Clair — she knows everyone! So together, we walked the entire neighborhood, handed out flyers, and personally invited all the neighbors to the open house with the message: “Come pick your new neighbor!” It was hot out, but we had a blast. We went back to the basics: real conversations, real hustle — and real community. You can feel the sense of community in this neighborhood — the way people know each other, look out for each other, and truly care. That’s something special — and rare. The result? Not only did Kat’s home sell for an amazing price, but I also picked up two leads from that afternoon — and one of them turned into another sale.📈 Sometimes real estate success isn’t about fancy ads — it’s about putting in the work, building relationships, and doing it the old-school way. That’s what I love — and that’s what works.

December is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Awareness Month, and we're diving into mental health with a special guest, Shuhrat Choudhury—a talented photographer and licensed therapist from Bangladesh.

In this episode of Mark Ellis Realtor Unplugged, Shuhrat shares her inspiring journey of overcoming past trauma, immigrating to the U.S., and how her parents' sacrifices shaped her future. We discuss the intersection of photography and therapy, exploring how both professions center around human connection.

Shuhrat specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and is trained in EMDR, the gold standard for trauma therapy. She passionately talks about meeting clients "where they are," emphasizing her role as a supporting character in their journey to healing.

Tune in for an eye-opening conversation about mental health, trauma, and the power of human connection!

In this episode of Mark Ellis Realtor Unplugged, I sit down with my top agent, Marcus Cronce! 🎙️ We dive into what’s made him a consistent top performer, his incredible sales numbers, and his journey to exceed his own record year after year. 🏆💼

Marcus opens up about exciting life changes, including his upcoming wedding and plans for the future with a family. 👰💍👶 He shares valuable advice for new agents: from networking, learning from mistakes, and effective time-blocking to pivoting and staying disciplined. Marcus's insights on the importance of being intentional with time and his personal story of growth will inspire both new and seasoned realtors.

And the story of how Marcus and I met? It’s one you don’t want to miss!

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